His next occupation....
Posted on 07/12/2010 9:08:06 AM PDT by greatdefender
BERLIN -- No more World Cup, no more octopus oracle.
Paul, the octopus who became a pop culture sensation by correctly predicting the outcome of as many World Cup matches as he has legs -- all seven of Germany's games plus the Spain-Netherlands final -- is going to retire.
The intuitive invertebrate will "step back from the official oracle business," Tanja Munzig, a spokeswoman for the Sea Life aquarium in Oberhausen, told AP Television News."He won't give any more oracle predictions -- either in football, nor in politics, lifestyle or economy," she said. "Paul will get back to his former job, namely making children laugh."
However, Paul took one last curtain call on Monday. Aquarium employees presented the octopus with a golden cup -- similar to the official World Cup trophy.
Although the cup was garnished with three mussels, Paul ignored it for several minutes as it was lowered into his tank.
He finally picked off one mussel and devoured it in front of television cameras.
Paul won worldwide attention as he called all of Germany's games correctly -- including its semifinal defeat by Spain. He crowned his career by forecasting correctly that Spain would beat the Netherlands in Sunday's final.
(Excerpt) Read more at soccernet.espn.go.com ...
His next occupation....
I wonder if he foresaw that?
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has told a Spanish radio station he was worried about the octopus' safety and is considering offering the octopus Spanish security. He said: "I am concerned for the octopus ... I am thinking of sending him a protective team."
Spain's Environment and Fisheries Minister Elena Espinosa went one step further: "On Monday, I shall be at the European Council of Ministers and I shall be asking for a (fishing) ban on Paul the octopus so the Germans do not eat him" she said.
And if he’s sent to Spain,he won’t have to work like the
rest of us!(snort)
His work is done. He deserves a relaxing and honorable retirement.
That was not very nice.
I think he has six Lotto numbers in him for the olde Doc.
I was rooting for the Netherlands,but the better team won.
Congrats.
Maybe, but it looks delicious. After living in Japan for 14 years and not being able to go back for the last eight, I could really use some.
bttt
Maybe if the World Cup comes to the US we can have Punxsutawney Phil make picks.
Gracias. Todos sentimos muy, muy felices. I am watching the team live on Spanish TV meeting with the royal family.
It should be noted that “Original” Joe Biden picked Netherlands to win the Cup. Biden beaten by an octopus.
Put the octopus in Blair House.
You're right - it needs some spicy sauce :-)
there’s a cute picture of Paul with a soccer ball at the link :)
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